Liposuction in Turkey: Cost, Safety & Hospitals
Sourced, dated facts on cost, safety and the most popular hospitals, to help you make an informed decision.
In short
Liposuction in Turkey costs on average $2.5k (typically $1.5k to $3.5k). That is roughly 36% less than in Australia. We list 30 popular hospitals for this procedure.
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Average cost
$2.5k
Typical range
$1.5k to $3.5k
Savings vs home
up to 36%
vs Australia
Popular hospitals
30
- 30 hospitals listed on CureMeridian
- 4.1★ from 97,451 Google reviews
- Up to 36% less than at home
Scores are calculated by our algorithm, not paid for by hospitals.
Cost of Liposuction in Turkey
Liposuction in Turkey costs on average $2.5k, ranging from $1.5k to $3.5k.
- Low
- $1.5k
- Average
- $2.5k
- High
- $3.5k
Typically includes: Consultation, Procedure, Post-op care.
Usually excluded: Travel expenses, Accommodation.
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Savings vs your home country
Compared with prices at home, Liposuction in Turkey can cost substantially less. Figures compare the average price in each market.
| Home country | Cost at home | You could save |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0k | 17% |
| the UK | $2.3k | -9% |
| Canada | $3.2k | 22% |
| Australia | $3.9k | 36% |
| New Zealand | $3.7k | 32% |
| Ireland | $2.7k | 7% |
Wait times
Typical wait for Liposuction in Turkey is around 14 days.
- Turkey: ~14 days
- United States (public system): ~45 days
- the UK (public system): ~90 days
- Canada (public system): ~90 days
- Australia (public system): ~60 days
- New Zealand (public system): ~90 days
- Ireland (public system): ~120 days
About Liposuction
Liposuction abroad typically involves sedation anaesthesia, about 2h in surgery, an inpatient stay, a minimally-invasive approach.
Read the full Liposuction guide for how the procedure works and what to expect.
Is Liposuction in Turkey safe?
Here is the factual safety picture, hospital ratings and track record, country health context, and published outcome statistics.
- Published success rate
- 85%
- Serious complication rate
- 3%
- Revision rate
- 10%
Population averages from published data, not a personal prognosis. Outcomes vary by individual; discuss your case with a qualified clinician.
Country health context: life expectancy 77 years.
US travel advisory: Exercise Increased Caution.
Risks & complications
Being straight about risk is part of an informed decision. Liposuction carries procedure and travel-specific risks.
Travelling after surgery: Risk of blood clots.
Activity restrictions: Avoid strenuous activities for 2 weeks.
Informational only, not medical advice. Discuss your individual risk with a qualified clinician.
Popular hospitals for Liposuction in Turkey
These hospitals are frequently chosen for Liposuction, ranked by patient ratings and review volume. Scores are calculated by our algorithm, not paid for by hospitals.
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital
Istanbul
4.7(9,719)
320-bed hospital holding the world's first LEED Platinum certificate for a full-service hospital, equipped with next-generation cancer treatment technology.
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
Istanbul
4.7(8,405)
144-bed JCI-accredited facility, part of Memorial Health Group; renowned for organ transplantation (99.5% liver, 99% kidney success) and da Vinci robotic surgery.
Memorial Sisli Hospital
Istanbul
4.7(8,277)
The first Memorial hospital and one of the first in Turkey to receive JCI accreditation (21st worldwide); receives patients from 167 countries with leading programs in transplantation and IVF.
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Istanbul
3.3(3,694)
One of Turkey's largest private university hospitals (500-800+ beds); the first and only private hospital in Turkey to receive HIMSS Level 6 digital hospital certification.
Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Atakent Hospital
Istanbul
4.2(2,956)
262-bed JCI Academic Medical Center affiliated with Acibadem University, combining clinical care with academic research and training across all major departments.
Acibadem Altunizade Hospital
Istanbul
4.3(2,909)
Acibadem Health Point stands out for its JCI-accredited hospitals and a commitment to medical excellence, providing world-class care to international patients. With over 45 hospitals and a dedicated international patient services team, they ensure seamless coordination from consultation to recovery. Their advanced technology and multidisciplinary teams of expert physicians guarantee high-quality treatment tailored to individual needs.
Acibadem Maslak Hospital
Istanbul
4.3(2,729)
The largest hospital in the Acibadem network (288 beds, 106,000 sqm), JCI-accredited and LEED Gold certified with pioneering use of robotic systems.
Liv Hospital Ulus
Istanbul
4.3(2,365)
Premium 154-bed hospital (opened 2013), JCI-accredited and designated a Turquality brand by Turkey's Ministry of Economy; treats 50,000 international patients annually.
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
Istanbul
4.4(1,346)
125+ bed JCI-accredited facility (opened 2021) with 7 advanced operating theaters including robotic surgery; strengths in oncology, cardiac surgery, and regenerative medicine.
İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Istanbul
3.6(1,063)
Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital (opened 2013), JCI-accredited with 251 beds; part of one of Turkey's earliest JCI-certified hospital groups (founded 1989).
American Hospital
Istanbul
3.6(1,034)
Historic non-profit hospital founded in 1920 by a US Navy admiral, operated by Vehbi Koc Foundation since 1994; serves 220,000+ patients annually across 38 specialties.
Anadolu Medical Center
Kocaeli
3.9(764)
JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital with a strategic clinical affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine USA; holds additional OECI, ESMO, and Planetree Gold accreditations.
Yeditepe University Koşuyolu Hospital
Istanbul
4.1(533)
Turkey's first antimicrobial hospital (opened 2018), JCI-accredited with patented molecule targeting zero hospital infection; houses one of Turkey's first 3 Tesla intraoperative MRI systems.
BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital
Istanbul
3.9(2,530)
450-bed smart building (LEED Gold) with hybrid operating rooms; the first general hospital in Turkey to earn international quality certification on its inaugural inspection.
Dünyagöz Etiler Hospital
Istanbul
4.5(2,073)
Turkey's pioneering private eye hospital chain (founded 1996), JCI-accredited, performing 600 examinations and 150 surgeries daily from a 12-story facility, serving 147 countries.
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
Istanbul
4.2(1,830)
JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospital with 170 beds and CAP-accredited laboratories; treated 8,000+ international patients from over 40 countries.
Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital
Istanbul
3.4(1,491)
441-bed JCI-accredited hospital (opened 2022) spanning 60,000 sqm across 15 floors, serving approximately 600,000 patients annually.
Medistate Kavacık Hospital
Istanbul
3.4(1,325)
120-bed hospital recognized as Turkey's first "environmentally friendly" hospital; offers services across 21 specialties bridging Istanbul's European and Asian sides.
Veni Vidi Eye (Istanbul Bakırköy)
Istanbul
4.6(1,248)
Turkey's first private eye clinic and laser center (30+ years), performing 50,000+ procedures annually with ophthalmologists each having 30,000-40,000 cases of experience.
Estetik International (Istanbul Quasar Clinic)
Istanbul
4.2(594)
Founded in 1999 by Prof. Dr. Bulent Cihantimur (world's top 50 plastic surgeons), Europe's first major aesthetic plastic surgery hospital; ISO 9001/27001/10002 certified.
Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital
Istanbul
3.5(458)
Modern 24/7 facility equipped with da Vinci robotic surgery systems, part of the globally recognized Medipol academic healthcare group.
Medstar Antalya Hospital (Memorial Group)
Antalya
4.7(7,442)
124-bed hospital within Memorial Health Group, awarded 5 stars by Turkey's Ministry of Health and named Best Hospital by Forbes Turkey for four consecutive years.
Bahçelievler Hospital — Medical Park
Istanbul
4.7(9,719)
242-bed, 19-story JCI-accredited hospital operating since 2007; a reference center for cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and neonatal intensive care.
VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
Istanbul
4.0(6,133)
400-bed JCI and ISO-accredited hospital (since 1993) spanning 62,000 sqm with da Vinci robotic surgery and a dedicated stroke center; one of the longest-operating Medical Park facilities.
Göztepe Hospital — Medical Park
Istanbul
4.0(5,650)
JCI-accredited 293-bed complex comprising Turkey's first private cancer hospital; winner of Best Hospital in Turkey 2021 by International Medical Travel Journal.
İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi VM Medical Park Florya
Istanbul
4.0(2,868)
300-bed JCI-accredited hospital combining academic excellence with the VM approach; renowned for organ transplantation (6,000+ transplants) and reproductive medicine.
Kolan International Hospital Sisli
Istanbul
3.6(2,803)
JCI-accredited since 2017 with 174 beds, located in central Sisli district; specialized in neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and vascular surgery.
Izmir University of Economics Medical Point International Hospital
Izmir
3.5(2,625)
Largest private university hospital in the Aegean region (301 beds), JCI-accredited four consecutive times since 2011, winner of Patient Friendly Hospital 2024 award.
Vera Clinic
Istanbul
4.8(2,554)
Founded by Dr. Kazim Sipahi (22,000+ procedures since 2005), ISO-certified and awarded Europe's Best Hair Transplant Clinic 2021; the only Istanbul clinic with in-house hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Egepol International Hospital
Izmir
3.9(314)
325-bed private hospital with 1,000+ professionals featuring the largest adult and neonatal ICUs in the region; Turkey's first solar energy-powered hospital.
Recovery & logistics
Plan your Liposuction trip around 1 night in hospital.
- 1 night in hospital
- ~7 days total trip
- safe to fly home after ~21 days
- back to work in ~7 days
Typical recovery timeline (population averages, not a personal prognosis)
- Initial RecoverySwelling and bruising peak.
- Subacute RecoverySwelling decreases, mobility improves.
- Final HealingSwelling resolves, skin tightens.
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Why Turkey for Liposuction
What draws patients to Turkey for this procedure.
- Istanbul cosmetic surgery hub
- Board-certified Turkish surgeons
- All-inclusive surgery packages
- High volume body contouring
- Competitive cosmetic pricing
Frequently asked questions
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- 30 hospitals listed on CureMeridian
- 4.1★ from 97,451 Google reviews
- Up to 36% less than at home